Performance
Performance noun - A presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view.
Reception and performance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reception" instead a noun "Performance".
Reception
Reception noun - A social gathering.
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Synonyms for Reception
Performance and reception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Performance" instead a noun "Reception".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good performance | good reception |
| best | best performance | best reception |
| better | better performance | better reception |
| similar | similar performance | similar reception |
| Other adjectives: usual, public, dismal, poor, strong, great, weak, bad, terrible, horrible, disastrous, excellent, disappointing, worst, said, commercial, overall, lackluster. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Touchstone seems to have a similar fate, due to the disastrous performance and reception of Strange Magic, and DreamWorks Pictures backing out from the studio after the release of The Light Between Oceans.
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Due to the poor reception and performance of the second game, however, as well as delays and budget overruns, Activision, the game's original publisher, canned it in 2010.
Source: Video Game / Sleeping Dogs - It is doubtful that this cliffhanger will be resolved, due to the game's poor reception and performance.
Source: Cruel Twist Ending
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